Personnel Security Officer

Description

Who We Are:

Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. We collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. At Leidos, we've always been aware of the incredible talent that surrounds us - we are the unique, purple company that often leaves people intrigued.

It's not enough to keep up with the future of technology and innovation, when we have the power to stay one step ahead of it. So come to do what you dream of doing. And stay to do what you never imagined. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact with every mission, while expanding your skillset and your career.

Becausewe know that breaking the limits of what's known comes bythinking bigger about your potential, and investing in your future as a way of investing in our own. So come find the limitsofwhat'spossible, then let's break them together. Leidos. Breaking Limits.

The Leidos Security Service Center located in Chantilly, VA is seeking an experienced Personnel Security Officer to support two Intelligence Community agencies.

• Manage clearance processing and accesses for two Intelligence Community agencies
• Initiate, track, and document all aspects of personnel security functions for the IC including, but not limited to processing security clearances, reinvestigations, continuous vetting, outgoing visit requests, SOP/EOD coordination, badge renewals
• Collaborate, communicate, and interface with applicants;
  Security professionals with Leidos; government entities, and customer sites;
  Program Managers; and Leidos business areas to provide status reports on various requests and activities
• Possess a thorough understanding of the Intelligence Community agencies and their policies/procedures
• Manage reports and maintain the personnel clearance database(s)

• Critical Thinking
  - Has experience gathering information, objectively analyzing it, and drawing conclusions while focusing on comprehension of policies, regulations and standards.
• Judgement and Decision-making
  - Has proven ability to assess situation and information and reach sound conclusions in atypical situations.
• Compliance-minded
  - Has experience with applicable policies, standards, laws, and rules, to include interpreting and applying against customer requirements to resolve security issues.
• Clear Communication
  - Is able to write and speak in a clear, concise, effective manner to a wide variety of audiences, to include displaying active listening skills.
• Customer Relationship Management
  - Proven track record as a self-starter and experience building partnerships while understanding customers' mission, vision, and issues and prioritizing work accordingly.

• Minimum of Top Secret/SCI clearance with polygraph on start date
• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of related experience
• Working knowledge of IC clearance processing procedures
• Knowledge of IC government regulations is required
• Experience using various databases, including proficiency with MS Office
• Solid command of the English language with strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• High level of discretion and judgment when handling sensitive personal information
• Ability to work independently and be a self-starter as well as a solid group contributor

• Proficiency with SIMS security software

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

For U.S. Positions:
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00

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